Yeah, warmer temperatures. I needed this changes so that my finger tips can heal. Cold weather is very hard on my skin on my hands.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...
today is Saturday. Frank and my afternoon to eat at Spaghetti Western
and, after we eat, to go to Scott's opening of his very own art exhibit
Gospel music and wonderful singers
Precious. my awesome, sweet and loving cat. What a wonderful gift to me
God has Blessed me with too many wonderful gifts to name
I commit to sharing it all with other's
Pass It On
God's Grace
About Me
- peanut
- Houston, Texas, United States
- I am a native Houstonian. I have never lived elsewhere. I have had the opportunity to travel over the years. I am a recovering alcoholic. I have one cat who is indoor only.I love coffee very hot, popcorn, sweets, the sound of hummingbirds in flight, the songs of Mockingbirds, chirp of the Cardinals,butterflies, puppy breath, horse breath, the feel and sound of a cat purring (especially mine).
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Friday, January 4, 2008
life safari 2008 (4)
Gooood Morning !! I am sad about some situations with a couple of my friends/family but, I know that, when we all hold our problems, hurts, etc. up to the Light of Faith, we can be healed.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
for God's Grace
that it is Friday
it will warm up over the weekend. I have those nasty and painful cracks in my finger tips that I get in winter
that Scott got published in a pretigious magazine (awesome rug design)
that Scott also has his own Art Show this Saturday evening
that I am more prepared for Lent today than I was December 31 st 2007 - it's a Blessing
that we are back to RCIA
that my routine of going to Mass will start back up this Sunday
that Easter and, really, all of the holidays have a more special and important meaning to me than they ever have
Precious and her little Spirit. How loving and nurturing this little cat is
to be clean, sober and smoke-free another day
for my Faith in God today
thank YOU
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
for God's Grace
that it is Friday
it will warm up over the weekend. I have those nasty and painful cracks in my finger tips that I get in winter
that Scott got published in a pretigious magazine (awesome rug design)
that Scott also has his own Art Show this Saturday evening
that I am more prepared for Lent today than I was December 31 st 2007 - it's a Blessing
that we are back to RCIA
that my routine of going to Mass will start back up this Sunday
that Easter and, really, all of the holidays have a more special and important meaning to me than they ever have
Precious and her little Spirit. How loving and nurturing this little cat is
to be clean, sober and smoke-free another day
for my Faith in God today
thank YOU
Thursday, January 3, 2008
life safari 2008 (3)
What a lovely day. I have slowly putzed around all morning and am finally ready to get a shower, dressed and get out of the house.
Have a few errands to run and then get to RCIA.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
for the power of prayer
the more I study The Word, the stronger my belief and trust in God becomes
that I got on the treadmill for 15 minutes this morning. And, it was turned "on"
to be a new woman in Christ today
that Precious and I are together
for the fact that we are both healthy
there is a Pilgrimage I want to take soon to Missouri
my consciousness has brought me to a place where I must make some changes
I must be true to God as I understand Him according to my conscience and perspctive
that I can accept other's conscience and perspective for their own lives
that I hope that my actions will not cause any hard-feelings on the part of my friends and family. I however, must do what I understand to be my Spiritual Path
I am praying and talking and thinking hard regarding what I just said. I am not going to make a rash or impulsive decision
with this said, I end with the words I like and mean very much... Peace Be With You
thank YOU
Have a few errands to run and then get to RCIA.
Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
for the power of prayer
the more I study The Word, the stronger my belief and trust in God becomes
that I got on the treadmill for 15 minutes this morning. And, it was turned "on"
to be a new woman in Christ today
that Precious and I are together
for the fact that we are both healthy
there is a Pilgrimage I want to take soon to Missouri
my consciousness has brought me to a place where I must make some changes
I must be true to God as I understand Him according to my conscience and perspctive
that I can accept other's conscience and perspective for their own lives
that I hope that my actions will not cause any hard-feelings on the part of my friends and family. I however, must do what I understand to be my Spiritual Path
I am praying and talking and thinking hard regarding what I just said. I am not going to make a rash or impulsive decision
with this said, I end with the words I like and mean very much... Peace Be With You
thank YOU
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
life safari -2008 (2)
What a nice day - cold, but nice.
It is rewarding to be able to have happiness, joy and peacefulness all day. We'll try to duplicate what I did again tomorrow.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that it will be in the 70's over the weekend (so they say)
to be home from work and warm
to have gone to the nooner and saw people that I love and care about
for that big bowl of hot Lentil soup for dinner
that I'm off tomorrow and RCIA in tomorrow evening (it's been 2 weeks)
that God spared 2 loose dogs from being hit on Bellaire this morning
Precious in my life
God's Grace
Thank YOU
It is rewarding to be able to have happiness, joy and peacefulness all day. We'll try to duplicate what I did again tomorrow.
I am Grateful and Thankful...
that it will be in the 70's over the weekend (so they say)
to be home from work and warm
to have gone to the nooner and saw people that I love and care about
for that big bowl of hot Lentil soup for dinner
that I'm off tomorrow and RCIA in tomorrow evening (it's been 2 weeks)
that God spared 2 loose dogs from being hit on Bellaire this morning
Precious in my life
God's Grace
Thank YOU
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
life safari 2008 (1)
Happy New Year everyone. I fell asleep around 10:00 last night so missed (another year) the ball drop in NYC.
I am pleased with the new day today, the colder weather and clear skies.
I have much to be Grateful and Thankful for.
Friends and Family
God's Saving Grace through Jesus' death on the Cross. When I last expressed the thought that I was not good enough to have God's favor and forgiveness, a friend of mine said that... "Surely, Jesus shed one drop of blood for you." I found much comfort in that thought and so remember it when I feel unworthy of God's Grace.
for the committment to get my body in healthy shape - it is, after all... The temple that houses my Soul. My body is on loan to me for this day and age - it is not mine to treat without honor and care
to pray more
to pray with maturity as a Christian
to dedicate my life to God and God's Will
to love my neighbors as myself ( and, you know, it's all about ME) SO,
to carry myself so that folks see Jesus' face when they look at me, not mine
to look for Jesus' face in other's faces
to eat less and exercise more
to love more and complain less
to serve other's unselfishly
to help those who are hungry, homeless and in need of care
the only thing that separates me from those living in the streets is:
a bit of money and a few pills for my mental illness
If these folks had the money to buy the pills they would be like me in most instances - how sad they have not the opportunity that I have been freely given
to do the deal, not just talk about "doing the deal"
God, take me, use me and..."May other's see my good works and glorify God's Name."Amen
Again, Happy New Year ! Peace be with YOU
I am pleased with the new day today, the colder weather and clear skies.
I have much to be Grateful and Thankful for.
Friends and Family
God's Saving Grace through Jesus' death on the Cross. When I last expressed the thought that I was not good enough to have God's favor and forgiveness, a friend of mine said that... "Surely, Jesus shed one drop of blood for you." I found much comfort in that thought and so remember it when I feel unworthy of God's Grace.
for the committment to get my body in healthy shape - it is, after all... The temple that houses my Soul. My body is on loan to me for this day and age - it is not mine to treat without honor and care
to pray more
to pray with maturity as a Christian
to dedicate my life to God and God's Will
to love my neighbors as myself ( and, you know, it's all about ME) SO,
to carry myself so that folks see Jesus' face when they look at me, not mine
to look for Jesus' face in other's faces
to eat less and exercise more
to love more and complain less
to serve other's unselfishly
to help those who are hungry, homeless and in need of care
the only thing that separates me from those living in the streets is:
a bit of money and a few pills for my mental illness
If these folks had the money to buy the pills they would be like me in most instances - how sad they have not the opportunity that I have been freely given
to do the deal, not just talk about "doing the deal"
God, take me, use me and..."May other's see my good works and glorify God's Name."Amen
Again, Happy New Year ! Peace be with YOU
Monday, December 31, 2007
life safari #171
Well, Good morning on this last day of 2007.
I have been Blessed this year and have learned new things. Now, this year I have the challenge to act on the Blessings and newly found ways and thoughts.
I have let myself go physically. Gained a tremendous amount of weight and gotten myself in a unhealthy pattern - sedentary and lazy.
It is my goal and pledge to get myself up and out and walk - also to eat responsibly and sparingly. I know what to do, I simply have not been doing it - for a long time.
It's the getting the first step made - that is the step I am going to make with much celebration ! I am tired of doing the same things expecting different results. It's much like a dag chasing its own tail, no?
I am eager to begin 2008. I will be 58 Feb. 2, 2008 and look forward with happiness to the year ahead.
It is my mission to improve in these areas:
being more loving to all
better at prayer and meditation
helping the hungry, homeless and battered
becoming more Spiritual
spend less
eat less
exercise more
more Grateful
more Thankful
sharing my happiness with others
changing my thought process
saying nothing negative
judging no one
Happy New Year everyone
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be alive
to be free of drinking and smoking
to live in America where I'm not persecuted for my religious beliefs and practices
Thank YOU
I have been Blessed this year and have learned new things. Now, this year I have the challenge to act on the Blessings and newly found ways and thoughts.
I have let myself go physically. Gained a tremendous amount of weight and gotten myself in a unhealthy pattern - sedentary and lazy.
It is my goal and pledge to get myself up and out and walk - also to eat responsibly and sparingly. I know what to do, I simply have not been doing it - for a long time.
It's the getting the first step made - that is the step I am going to make with much celebration ! I am tired of doing the same things expecting different results. It's much like a dag chasing its own tail, no?
I am eager to begin 2008. I will be 58 Feb. 2, 2008 and look forward with happiness to the year ahead.
It is my mission to improve in these areas:
being more loving to all
better at prayer and meditation
helping the hungry, homeless and battered
becoming more Spiritual
spend less
eat less
exercise more
more Grateful
more Thankful
sharing my happiness with others
changing my thought process
saying nothing negative
judging no one
Happy New Year everyone
I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be alive
to be free of drinking and smoking
to live in America where I'm not persecuted for my religious beliefs and practices
Thank YOU
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